Morse Code Pop uses a syncopated theme that mimics the sound of a morse code signal. The composer is not fluent in morse code, however, so any specific messages that may result from the motivic material are not intended…

Originally composed as a duet for alto and baritone saxophone for Valerie Vidal and Elizabeth Owsijuk, the work was subsequently arranged for soprano and alto saxophone duo, at the request of Elizabeth Rosinbum and Jessica Voigt for a performance at the 2015 World Saxophone Congress in Strasbourg, and saxophone quartet, at the request of Dan Gelok, the saxophone professor at the University of Houston, Moores School of Music for a performance at the 2016 Texas Music Educators Association Conference.

Morse Code Pop (2016) - saxophone quartet

The innovative and highly energetic music of Rob Smith is frequently performed throughout the United States and abroad. He is an Associate Professor of Music Composition and director of the AURA Contemporary Ensemble at the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music.  Boosey & Hawkes, Carl Fischer, Southern Music, C-Alan Publications, and Skitter Music Publications publish his music.

Morse Code Pop (2016) - saxophone quartet

Rob Smith, composer